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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.86, 804.06 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.86, 804.06 and 247.50 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.86 : 804.06 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.86/804.06 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.86x = 804.06 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.86x = 199,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,004.85/535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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